All posts by Ashton Hockman

For Students Archive

Dave G Spoken Word Poetry

Dave G is a Philadelphia-based spoken word poet, performer, and entertainer. His poetry is the tumultuous product of baptist preaching, hip-hop culture, and tireless introspection. He uses stages and poetry to spread messages of social justice, political consciousness, and self-love.

Before Dave G, there will be a group of student openers sharing their own poetry and perspectives.

All Mars coffee orders will be FREE for students during the show.

Join us on Friday, Nov. 9, from 7 p.m.–9 p.m. at Mars Cafe for a night of powerful performances, inspiring ambiance, and, of course, coffee.

Adam Koch, AS’21

News & Achievements Archive

SJMC seniors are finalists for PR News student, intern of year

Drake seniors Katrina Sletten and Ellen Converse have been named finalists for the national PR News People Awards. Sletten is a finalist for PR Student of the Year and Converse is nominated for Intern of the Year.

The winners will be named at the annual PR People Awards Luncheon on Dec. 4 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event celebrates the top professionals in public relations. This makes three years in a row an SJMC public relations student has been named a finalist in each category.

Sletten is finishing her work as a triple public relations, astronomy and physics major. She spent the summer in the Brooke Owens Fellowship program as an intern with the Museum of Flight in Seattle in the Digital Learning Department.

Converse, a PR and history major, had a summer internship in D.C. as education outreach coordinator at the Newseum. She has also had internships at AARP and the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer in Grand Island, Neb.

Kathleen Richardson, SJMC

News & Achievements Archive

Drake Magazine, Urban Plains win national honors

Drake Magazine has received the top award in college journalism, winning a national Pacemaker honor at the recent Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association convention in Louisville, Ky.

Urban Plains, the multimedia website produced by Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication seniors, also won Associated Collegiate Press awards:

  • Second place, multimedia feature: Urban Plains, Katherine Bauer, Genna Clemen and Jess Lynk
  • Fifth place, multimedia sports: Urban Plains, Matthew Gogerty and Adam Rogan

In the College Media Association competition, Drake won four Pinnacle awards:

  • Best Magazine Contents Page/Spread: First Place, Drake Magazine
  • Best Online Main Page: Second Place, Urban Plains
  • Best Portrait: Second Place, Urban Plains
  • Best Arts and Entertainment Story: Third Place, Urban Plains

Kathleen Richardson, SJMC

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Drake Socials: Nov. 12 International Ed Week, Dec. 13 Generosity of Spirit

You won’t want to miss the next two Drake Socials!

Monday, Nov. 12: Kicking-off International Education Week

Thursday, Dec. 13: Honoring those who exemplify Generosity of Spirit

Join us Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. for a Town Hall meeting on International Education week, followed immediately by the Provost’s Drake Social. It will be a time to learn more about Drake’s international programs and meet some of our international partners who will be in attendance.

To get ready for the Dec. 13 social, consider nominating a colleague who is a model for Generosity of Spirit. Send the name and a sentence or two describing why this colleague exemplifies this Drake Core Value to Drinda Williams at drinda.williams@drake.edu. Generosity of Spirit: we trust the best in each other, we treat each other with respect, and we are committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

Both socials will be held at the Shivers Hospitality Suite.

Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost

News & Achievements Archive

Carol Spaulding-Kruse recognized as finalist for engaged faculty award

Carol Spaulding-Kruse, professor of English, was recognized as a finalist for Campus Compact’s 2018 Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award. The award is bestowed annually to recognize one faculty member and up to four finalists nationally for exemplary leadership in advancing student civic learning, conducting community-based research, fostering reciprocal partnerships, building institutional commitments to engagement, and enhancing higher education’s contributions to the public good. Congratulations to Professor Spaulding-Kruse and two of the programs highlighted in her application, the Drake Community Press and Writing Internship program.

Renee Sedlacek, director of community-engaged learning

HR Information Archive

Veterans receive free meal at Hubbell Dining

Veterans Day is a federal holiday held every November 11th  to honor all military personnel who have served in the U.S. armed forces. This year, Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, with most states observing it the following day (Monday).

Drake University would like to thank all of our employees who are veterans of our armed forces. In honor of service to country, we will offer our veterans a free meal at Hubbell Dining Services.

To receive a printed voucher for a complimentary free meal, which may be used at any time during the month of November, please bring evidence of military service such as a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), or your Veterans Organization Card. Alternatively, provide a photograph of yourself in your military uniform to Human Resources, located at 3206 University Avenue, anytime during the month of November.  Thank you for your service.

Laura Schwarz, Human Resources

 

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Grants available to support service-learning

The Office of Community Engaged Learning is offering mini-grants to help support service-learning, both locally and abroad. Projects can be through a class, student organization/group, or as an individual. Proposals must be in partnership with a community agency. In the past, funds have been used for supplies, printing costs, food, and more.  Funding is awarded on an ongoing basis until depleted, so apply early! In addition, applications for the Olson Global Service-Learning Match Grant are being accepted. This grant is awarded to student global service-learning projects with faculty/staff support where funds or in-kind donations have been raised but where additional funds would be beneficial. View more information about any of these opportunities.

Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning & Service